Mahilaratna Pushpatai Hiray Arts, Science and Commerce Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Malegaon Camp, Dist.Nashik

B.A. Music

F.Y.B. A. Music

S.Y. B. A. Music Special

S.Y. B. A. Music General

T.Y.B.A. Music Special

T.Y.B.A. Music General

Result (T. Y. B.A. Music Special)

Result (M.A.II, Music)

Teaching Faculty

1. Research Guides:

2. Ph .D Scholar Registered:

3. Research Paper Published:

4. Book/Chapters Published:

5. Conferences/ Seminar/ Workshop organized:

4. Research Paper Published

Title of the Practice: Awareness of Music through Mahilaratna Pushpatai Hiray State Level Inter-Collegiate Singing Competition

The Objectives:

1) To present and promote Indian classical music, Semi-Classical music as well as other musical forms.

2) To bring out the hidden talent among girl students from rural areas

3) The noble aim is to bring about unity through diversity

4) To develop an artistic attitude amongst the contestants

5) To provide platform to perform music in all its forms

The Context:-

The city of Malegaon lies on the convergence of Mousam and Girna rivers. It is densely populated with 80% Muslim population, mostly power loom workers and weavers .The influx of students is from the rural villages around Malegaon and also from the city of Malegaon. Today education aims at the holistic development of the students and music can work wonders to bring peace in today’s stressful life. It allows one to escape from the pressure of everyday life and still remain connected through various life experiences. The sole aim of introducing music for girl students at our college was to give an opportunity to the hidden talent among the girl students in and around Malegaon. Being a women’s college parents are confident that their ward is in safe hands .The response received for the undergraduate course gave an impetus to start PG course in classical Music.

The Practice:

The college has been organizing Mahilaratna Pushpatai Hiray state level Inter- Collegiate singing competition since the year 2019-20. The college has:

1. Made it easy for students with or without formal music background to participate in this music competition. The competition has been categorized into six different singing genres such as North Indian music, Semi Classical music, Indian Light Music, Western Light Music, Indian group song and Western group song.

2. Given sufficient time to the students to perform to their satisfaction.

3. Accompanists and instruments, arranged by the music department.

4. A suitable auditorium and sound system, arranged by the department.

5. The competition is judged by experts in the field of music and singing.

6. The winners are felicitated with attractive prizes in the form of cash and certificate.

Evidence of success:

1. The students who participated in the competition experienced a boost to their morale.

2. Students from rural areas of Malegaon and other rural areas of Maharashtra received prizes in various categories.

3. Students got motivated and inspired by the performance.

4. The competition created a feeling of oneness through music.

5. The participants from various parts of Maharashtra interacted with each other and

a bond over music was created.

6. Participation of students from the remotest parts of Maharashtra and metros like Mumbai and Pune speaks for its success.

Problems encountered:

1. Some of the participating students found it difficult to take formal education in the field of music as a subject as resources are not available in their college .

2. Lack of formal education in music despite of natural flair for music led to students competing on the basis of superficial knowledge.

Resources required:

1. We need sound system of our own.

Resources provided by the college:-

1. Our management and S P Pune University provided us with a financial aid of Rs.3.50 lakhs.

2. The instruments and accompanists were also provided by the Management.

3. The Management also helped us in finalizing the Guests and the Judges.

Notes:

1. Singing competition can help students understand music as an art in its true sense.

2. Music has the power to touch our souls and transform human beings into better individuals.

3. Music has a social significance as different genres of Music create an impact at different levels on the human mind and the soul.

4. Music works as a therapy and helps people empathize with their surroundings.

SWOC

Strengths

• Experienced and qualified faculty member.
• Many articles published in reputed national and international journals of faculty members..
• Faculty actively involved in academic committees.
• Department enriched with good number of musical instruments.
• Department has independent library.
• Department has independent musical library with cassettes & CD’s with the recordings of renowned artists concern to syllabus as well as other general.

Weakness

• Lac of accompanists.

Opportunities

• To start a research center.
• Encouraging female students to pursue postgraduate studies in music available in the college.

Challenges

• To develop an approach to the subject of music, as a subject with profession opportunities.
• To make efforts to improve the musical quality of students in rural as well as urban areas.
• To use current curricula to satisfy social needs. To inculcate classical music among female students in rural areas like Malegaon.

Future Plan

• To start research center.
• To start Certificate courses related to music.
• To organize “Mahilaratna Pushpatai Hiray National Level Intercollegiate Singing Competition”.
• To organize International level Workshop/Conference.